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Where can I find casual sex as a woman?

92 replies

Brownwithcameltotes · 19/12/2025 21:41

I don’t mind the idea of having a nosey on Bumble/Hinge etc but, I really don’t want my pictures out there as I don’t want people who may know me to know I’m on there! I really like how I look so it isn’t that.

What can I do? I am 28. Divorced 18 months ago. Thought I had a spark with an old flame I was messaging but he takes hours to reply so it’s probably a no. Wish I could ask, ‘look, let’s go for a drink at x a place and shag’

Most friends are knees deep in nappies or children. And not willing to go out ’about town’

I really, really need chemistry before sex. But I also have a specific type

OP posts:
TwistedWonder · 19/12/2025 22:51

Butlins adult music weekends.

They are apparently an absolute shag fest

EchoedSilence · 19/12/2025 22:53

Centre Parks on a Friday night. .

Flatbellyfella · 19/12/2025 22:58

The post office queue is a good place to start a conversation, I missed an opportunity on Monday chatting to a lady I am hoping to run into again,

RonaldMcDonaldTrump · 19/12/2025 22:58

After this thread, you will find it in your DMs

80smonster · 19/12/2025 23:15

They don’t call it ComeSitOnMyFacebook for nothing.

LiveToTell · 19/12/2025 23:30

PigeonsandSquirrels · 19/12/2025 22:13

Field… that’s the app people go for sex according to my adventurous friend. Or just go to the pub and wink at someone 😂

That would be “Feeld” 😆

Illegally18 · 19/12/2025 23:44

Brownwithcameltotes · 19/12/2025 21:41

I don’t mind the idea of having a nosey on Bumble/Hinge etc but, I really don’t want my pictures out there as I don’t want people who may know me to know I’m on there! I really like how I look so it isn’t that.

What can I do? I am 28. Divorced 18 months ago. Thought I had a spark with an old flame I was messaging but he takes hours to reply so it’s probably a no. Wish I could ask, ‘look, let’s go for a drink at x a place and shag’

Most friends are knees deep in nappies or children. And not willing to go out ’about town’

I really, really need chemistry before sex. But I also have a specific type

Is this a serious question?

LuerLock · 19/12/2025 23:49

If you've got a bit of annual leave to use up, Turkey is apparently great for this sort of thing

User5306921 · 20/12/2025 00:07

I was waiting for an uber after having a few drinks with friends last weekend when I was asked. He was half my age and obviously just wanted a hook with up with just about anyone - hence me! So on that basis, just stand on the footpath near a taxi rank!

vodkaredbullgirl · 20/12/2025 00:10

EchoedSilence · 19/12/2025 22:48

Sex topic.

Was thinking that too 😆

JFDIYOLO · 20/12/2025 00:35

Join a historical reenactment / LARP group.

Walk around in an ankle length skirt and loose flowing hair, offering mead.

Blokes dressed as Saxons and Vikings with ruddy great swords will be falling over themselves and each other for you.

Get a nice tent.

Guess how I know about this.

DoubleBoubles · 20/12/2025 00:38

As a single woman in your twenties you can probably find casual sex absolutely anywhere, depends what your criteria and standards are as to whether you take men up on it

Wildbushlady · 20/12/2025 00:49

How did you get to adulthood as a woman and not already know the answer?

Literally anywhere. Just walk outside.

There is a scary number of men whose only requirement is that you are breathing, and frankly some that dont even require that. As they don't care about you at all, I wouldn't get too excited though, the sex is likely to be 'unfulfilling'.

Personally I'd rather bathe in a petroleum bath with lit candles than let such fine specimens anywhere near me, but if you just walk out of your door you will encounter thousands of them.

LemaxObsessive · 20/12/2025 00:53

Howdiditenduplikeit · 19/12/2025 22:32

What kind of sex
do you want OP? causal sex and never see them again or FWB?

Casual sex just go out to a local bar and smile at the ones who are scouting around - will be very obvious

long term FWB probably harder to find - might need to join the apps

What exactly does scouting around look like in real terms?

LemaxObsessive · 20/12/2025 00:54

Wildbushlady · 20/12/2025 00:49

How did you get to adulthood as a woman and not already know the answer?

Literally anywhere. Just walk outside.

There is a scary number of men whose only requirement is that you are breathing, and frankly some that dont even require that. As they don't care about you at all, I wouldn't get too excited though, the sex is likely to be 'unfulfilling'.

Personally I'd rather bathe in a petroleum bath with lit candles than let such fine specimens anywhere near me, but if you just walk out of your door you will encounter thousands of them.

Well that created quite the amusing little animation in my head

Kumquatzest · 20/12/2025 01:04

Clubs, bars, salsa/bachata/kizomba classes, social groups, literally anywhere; just make eye contact and smile at the men you like.

Do you really want that though? Maybe try to find a trusted FWB rather than doing random one night stands which will probably being unfulfilling.

Nowimfeelinghurt · 20/12/2025 01:17

Sorry, that all sounds really grim, dangerous and unfulfilling.

caringcarer · 20/12/2025 02:33

fudgecat · 19/12/2025 21:49

Weatherspoons

Oh, I go there for a breakfast. I'm obviously missing something.

DefiniteMeteor · 20/12/2025 02:40

At 28 and being lovely looking, I would have thought the problem would be getting through a day without having casual sex tbh.

GarlicRound · 20/12/2025 02:49

LuerLock · 19/12/2025 23:49

If you've got a bit of annual leave to use up, Turkey is apparently great for this sort of thing

Actually, yes - almost anywhere will do. Tour guides are often up for a short, sweet romance. I've travelled widely on my own, yet was never alone if I didn't want to be. I pick a café/bar to make my base for the trip. This means the staff quickly get to know you (you have to talk to them, obviously) and either they or some of the regulars will present themselves as potential company.

Someone upthread suggested festivals, also very good. Almost guaranteed, in fact. A hobby, if you don't mind it stretching over a few weeks - maybe a marathon or similar. I also used to go clubbing by myself: I did it because I love dancing, but there were certainly plenty of casual opportunities!

GarlicRound · 20/12/2025 02:52

Nowimfeelinghurt · 20/12/2025 01:17

Sorry, that all sounds really grim, dangerous and unfulfilling.

Not to me 😕 It's unfulfilling for many. Others among us are more than capable of forming a deep, if meaningless, connection for a few hours or days. OP said she likes to get to know her partners somewhat and needs chemistry. Same here! All over now, but I regret nothing except the ones I married.

Raisondeetre · 20/12/2025 03:25

God how grim.

Iwilladmit · 20/12/2025 03:37

killing kittens - depending on what you want.

Terrytheweasel · 20/12/2025 04:03

TasteOfHerCherryChapstick · 19/12/2025 22:20

Use a dating app that lets you browse in incognito or private mode, that way people can only view your info after you've expressed an interest in them.

This is the best way - bumble is good. Just select that you’re looking for something casual and you’ll be spoilt for choice!

Highlighta · 20/12/2025 04:13

RonaldMcDonaldTrump · 19/12/2025 22:58

After this thread, you will find it in your DMs

Yep.

Problem solved